Opera “Marco Polo” revives, GDToday Salon boosts cultural exchanges with over 200 global participants [Video]

GUANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from GDToday:

On May 3rd and 4th, the opera “Marco Polo” made its return at the Guangzhou Opera House. This three-act opera, sung in Chinese, takes the audience on a journey along the historic Silk Road, recounting the legendary adventures of the iconic Italian traveler Marco Polo and his companions and promoting friendship between China and Italy.

Marco Polo, who was born in Italy in the 13th century, traveled to China with his father and uncle. His travelogue, “The Travels of Marco Polo,” provided a detailed account of his experiences in China, and sparked the Western people’s interest in China.

A GDToday Salon “An Encounter with Marco Polo” series was held in conjunction with the opera “Marco Polo,” including a global gathering with over 200 international participants and an exhibition of Guangdong’s intangible culturing heritages.

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